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| Windsor Castle/Geoff Sutton 2019 |
Windsor Castle is an impressive castle with more than 900 years of history. In fact, according to the official website, "Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world."
We took a train from Waterloo station in London and headed west to Windsor. We followed the signs by the station for the short walk. In front of the castle is a statue of Queen Victoria.
We arrived a few minutes after opening time, bought tickets, and joined an included tour.
After the tour, we picked up the included audio guide and made our way around the grounds.
The oldest part of the Castle dates to the 11th Century when William the Conqueror began construction on a high hill near London.
We took a train from Waterloo station in London and headed west to Windsor. We followed the signs by the station for the short walk. In front of the castle is a statue of Queen Victoria.
We arrived a few minutes after opening time, bought tickets, and joined an included tour.
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| Tour Guide (in uniform) |
After the tour, we picked up the included audio guide and made our way around the grounds.
The oldest part of the Castle dates to the 11th Century when William the Conqueror began construction on a high hill near London.
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| Old Tower at Windsor |
The section where Queen Elizabeth lived when she was in residence is off in a corner far from the touring area.
Windsor Castle was also the setting for the Coronation Concert of King Charles III on 7 June 2023.
Guards were walking about in the lower area near the bookstore--St George's Chapel is in the background.
View from the lower area of Windsor Castle.
Following is a video, which includes additional photos and some video clips.
My website suttong.com
Size: About 13 acres
Guards were walking about in the lower area near the bookstore--St George's Chapel is in the background.
View from the lower area of Windsor Castle.
Following is a video, which includes additional photos and some video clips.
My website suttong.com
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St George's Chapel in 1980
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King Charles II on horseback by Josias Ibach Stada Bramesis, 1679. My photo is from 1980.
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About Windsor Castle
Location: English county of Berkshire, west of London
A Google map showing the castle and train station
Travel: Train. An easy and quick way from London to Windsor is the direct train from Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside station. In 2022, trains ran every half hour and the journey is less than one hour.
A bus takes up to twice as long as a train ride but is cheaper.
A car ride of about 22 miles can take 45 minutes or so.
Use: Royal Residence of the Monarch. Frequently used by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Age: Built in sections over about 1,000 years.
Fees: There is a charge -- see the website
Food: There is a café
Visit time: Online I see recommendations for 2.5 to 3 hours. We were there longer then walked into town before taking the train back to Waterloo.
Tours: Available on site
Accessible: The website states "Windsor Castle is fully accessible." See the website for details.
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